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e-Campus maintenance scheduled Aug. 8–9
Please note that all e-Campus modules will be down for scheduled upgrades and maintenance beginning Friday, Aug. 8, at 4 p.m., through Saturday, Aug. 9, at approximately 5 p.m. The system will not be accessible to all users during this period. Please plan accordingly. It is recommended that all users clear their browser cache prior to logging […]
July 24, 2025
Administrative Policy Available for Community Comment
July 21, 2025 The Administrative Policy Committee is seeking community feedback on a pending administrative policy. The draft policy on Research Misconduct is available for community comment from July 22 through August 4. Community members can access the draft policy (with or without submitting a comment) from within the feedback form here: https://forms.office.com/r/qTTheqi3Qk, or by […]
July 21, 2025
Traffic pattern changes Plains Road/West Alumni Avenue, July 24-25
July 18, 2025 Please be aware of the following traffic pattern changes expected July 24-25 near the intersection of Plains Road and West Alumni Avenue as work is conducted to install sewer piping across Plains Road. During this period, passenger vehicles will be routed as follows: FROM ROUTE 138: Passenger vehicles will be routed through the solar […]
July 18, 2025
Traffic pattern changes during Route 138 construction expected week of July 20
July 17, 2025 Beginning Sunday, July 20, the Town of South Kingstown will complete pavement restoration on Route 138, from Peckham Farm Road to Upper College Road. This repaving will complete the town’s work for the replacement of the force sewer main, replaced last year. The road work will start on Sunday night, and will […]
July 17, 2025
Weather energy alert: Voluntary campus-wide energy conservation measures for July 16
July 15, 2025 Due to the hot/humid weather in the New England/Mid-Atlantic region, we have been advised that there could be a peak demand for electricity in New England on Wednesday, July 16. As part of the University’s ongoing effort to be responsible when it comes to energy use, we have developed an alert to […]
July 15, 2025
Revised University policy
Revised University Policy on Hunting on University Property July 15, 2025 The University has approved a revised Policy on Hunting on University Property, effective July 14. The policy can be found on the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Policy on Hunting on University PropertyThe intent of the University’s Policy on Hunting on University Property is to broadly […]
Temporary traffic and parking changes on Flagg Road
July 9, 2025 From Monday, July 14, through Friday, July 18, there will be no on-street parking on Flagg Road, from Old North Road to Butterfield Road, along with alternating one-way traffic during this period. Please review the campus map for alternative parking locations. Students may park in any student lot over the summer. Thank […]
July 9, 2025
GSO Interim Dean Appointed
July 8, 2025 Dear GSO Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to share that Steven D’Hondt has been named interim dean of the Graduate School of Oceanography, effective immediately. Steve has served as acting dean since last month, and his appointment follows a faculty nomination process during which he received overwhelming support. In addition to […]
July 8, 2025
Weather energy alert: Voluntary campus-wide energy conservation measures for July 7
July 7, 2025 Due to the hot and humid weather in the New England and mid-Atlantic region, we have been advised that there could be a peak demand for electricity in New England today, July 7. As part of the University’s ongoing effort to be responsible when it comes to energy use, we have […]
July 7, 2025
Road repaving, bus stop relocation
July 2, 2025 Beginning July 14, road milling and repaving will begin on Lower College Road from Campus Ave to the bus circle at the Memorial Union. During this time, Lower College Road, Baird Hill, and the bus circle will be closed to traffic. The upper portion of the Memorial Union 45 minute parking lot […]
July 2, 2025
Free fitness center access for faculty and staff, July 8-11
June 30, 2025 Campus Recreation invites all URI faculty and staff to enjoy access to the Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center including group classes, July 8 -11, free of charge. Enjoy cardio, free weights, classes and more. Visit the Customer Service Desk in the Anna Fascitelli Fitness and Wellness Center lobby to register for […]
June 30, 2025
Kingston Campus 2024 Water Quality Report
June 24, 2025 The Kingston Campus 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report is now available to the campus community. The report provides water quality testing data and information demonstrating how our water quality compares to the standards set by regulatory agencies, as well as information about how water is provided to the Kingston Campus. For more information on […]
June 24, 2025
Faculty/Staff parking permits
June 24, 2025 All current Faculty/Staff parking permits will expire on July 31. You can obtain your new faculty/staff virtual parking permit for the upcoming 2025-26 academic year online by signing into your parking account. Note that you will need your URI credentials to log in and will be required to provide your vehicle registration and car information […]
Weather energy alert: Voluntary campus-wide energy conservation measures
June 23, 2025 Due to the hot/humid weather in the New England/Mid-Atlantic region, we have been advised that there could be a peak demand for electricity in New England on Tuesday, June 24. As part of the University’s ongoing effort to be responsible when it comes to energy use, we have developed an alert […]
June 23, 2025
Register events for Homecoming Weekend in September
Faculty/staff planning Homecoming events are encouraged to complete form June 23, 2025 Homecoming Weekend will be held Friday, Sept. 19, through Sunday, Sept. 21, this year. This annual celebration includes many reasons for alumni, friends, faculty and staff to come back to campus. As always, the campus community is invited to host and coordinate events […]
June 20, 2025
University mourns loss of Sammy Dearborn, a member of the Facilities Operations team
June 17, 2025 The University mourns the loss of Sammy “Mike Lister” Dearborn, of Charlestown, who passed away unexpectedly on June 13. He was 57. The son of Paul Lister and the late Patricia (Field) Kology, he was a member of the Facilities Operations team and a kind and quiet fixture in the plumbing shop […]
June 17, 2025
Division of Research and Economic Development update regarding InfoEd Grants Management System
System will be inaccessible from June 20 at 5 p.m. through June 22 at 5 p.m. June 17, 2025 The InfoEd Grants Management System will be inaccessible from Friday, June 20, at 5 p.m. to Sunday, June 22, at 5 p.m., due to a scheduled system upgrade. All users who access, submit or manage grants […]
New University policy
New University Policy on Hazing June 17, 2025 The University has approved a new Policy on Hazing, effective June 16. The policy can be found on the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. Policy on Hazing The intent of the University’s Policy on Hazing is to promote safety, encourage accountability, and comply with federal and state laws […]
DUO Push Notification Changes on July 7
June 17, 2025 Beginning July 7, URI will enable Verified Duo Push for all Single Sign-On (SSO) applications. What’s ChangingWhen you log in to an SSO application, you will see a 3-digit code displayed on your screen. Enter that code into the Duo Mobile app on your mobile device to verify and complete your login. […]
Supporting and Advancing Graduate Education at URI
June 9, 2025 To Our URI Community, At the University of Rhode Island, graduate education is integral to our mission as a public land- and sea-grant university. Our commitment is to provide graduate students with transformative opportunities for research, scholarship, creative expression, and professional development, all of which position them for success in their careers […]
June 9, 2025
University mourns passing of mathematics professor Michael Barrus
June 2, 2025 The University mourns the loss of Associate Professor of Mathematics Michael D. Barrus Jr., who passed away on Thursday, May 29, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 45 years old. Michael joined the URI faculty in 2014. He was beloved as a colleague, teacher, and mentor to our undergraduate and […]
June 2, 2025
Student and Family Orientation: Traffic Flow, May 29 – June 27
May 25, 2025 We’re excited to welcome our incoming class and their families to the University community this month. More than 3,300 students and 2,500 family members have registered to attend one of our eight two-day orientation sessions starting this Thursday, May 29 and running through Friday, June 27. To manage the influx of these […]
May 25, 2025
URI Theatre to honor Michael Lapointe with Celebration of Life
May 23, 2025 The University’s Theatre Department will hold a Celebration of Life to honor the late Michael G. Lapointe, a beloved residence hall director at URI for 50 years and a longtime member of the Theatre Department, on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Robert E. Will Theatre at the […]
May 23, 2025
Updated University policy on University Technology and Sponsored Non-Immigrant Aliens
May 22, 2025 Effective May 21, 2025, the University has updated its policy on University Technology and Sponsored Non-Immigrant Aliens. This revised policy can be found on the University’s Administrative Policies webpage. University Technology and Sponsored Non-Immigrant AliensThe University’s policy on University Technology and Sponsored Non-Immigrant Aliens ensures compliance with federal export control requirements as they […]
May 22, 2025